Washing Dry argonite

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    So since im new.... should i wash my dry argonite or just add it?:confused: If i choose not to, does it matter?
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Definitely rinse well........ What a nightmare without rinsing.
     
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  3. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

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    I just added mine. 24 hours it was cleared up. Just use filter sock or some mechanical filter and change after 24 hours. Rinsing is alot of work. But if you like that sort of thing, rinse away.


    Cheers
     
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  4. coral reefer

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    I would rinse it before adding it to your water.
     
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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    That aragonite "dust" is beneficial to your tank so I would just put it in and deal with the cloudiness.
     
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  6. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Interesting, what's in it? The last time I used it I didn't have a way to rinse. It was a nightmare for me.
     
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  7. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    that is interesting.! i supposed the fine dust would be crushed coral... or calcium carbonate. i never thought of it that way.
     
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  8. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    It's aragonite powder which, when it dissolves provides both calcium and carbonate buffer. It's the same stuff that's labelled and sold as "Aragamight" by CaribSea :)
     
    amcarrig, Feb 9, 2009
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  9. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

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    On this go around with the 110 build, I used the Argomax. I must say, I was cycled as fast as the "Live Sand" and I save a boat load on it.

    I like the Argomax and wont spend the $$ on "Live Sand" again.


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  10. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    HA live sand.... im not rich you know.

    I also went cheap on the rock and bought a boat load of base rock and very little lr.
     
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